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Luna Li's 'When a Thought Grows Wings' Is a Story of Love Lost and Purpose Found
August 26, 2024
"'When a Thought Grows Wings' is about taking life into your own hands; allowing little thoughts and desires to bloom into real and tangible action."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Doechii Bites Back With "BOOM BAP" Ahead of 'Alligator Bites Never Heal' Mixtape
August 26, 2024
This mixtape is my fight back. I am nobody’s prey; I was born to be the predator.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Mallrat Delivers an Otherworldy Glitch Pop Vision in "Ray of Light"
August 26, 2024
“I often feel pulled in certain directions by invisible forces. I secretly suspect that it’s the work of heavenly angels..."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Searows' "martingale" Is a Haunting Meditation on the Pieces That Form Us
August 26, 2024
Much of Searows' deeply beautiful music traces throughlines between aging, belonging, love, and purpose.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Lulu Simon Pens a Tender Piece of Hopeful Heartbreak in "Feel Better"
August 26, 2024
“Feel Better” is a melancholy fairy tale filled with as much hope as wistfulness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Noah Floersch Weaves a Tale of Fated Devastation in "The Bird Song"
August 26, 2024
In his latest single, Floresch paints a vivid portrait of drama and devastation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Taylor Felt’s ‘i wish u would cheat’ Is Pain Pressurized Into Timeless Songwriting
August 22, 2024
An old soul voice with a young perspective that can dish out pop, rock, emo, and bluesy ballads, Taylor Felt is an anomaly of songwriting and vocal range.
Author:
DJ Connor
Del Water Gap Pens One of His Most Powerful Tracks in His Deluxe Album
August 22, 2024
Featured on his new deluxe album, “Purple Teeth, The Bravery” is a complex portrait of Del Water Gap’s artistry.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Wallice Announces Debut Album 'The Jester' With Two New Singles
August 22, 2024
Vulnerable and vibrant, the double single release is a deft showcase of Wallice's vulnerable pen.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Peach PRC Releases Flirty and Freeing Single "Time Of My Life"
August 22, 2024
"Time Of My Life" is perfect for the dog days of brat summer.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Reading and Leeds Festival 2024: 9 Ones To Catch (Who Aren't Headlining)
August 22, 2024
With Reading and Leeds just around the corner, the only thing you should be thinking about is which incredible artists you can't miss.
Author:
Riley Noland
Noga Erez's "Godmother" Is a Sultry Rejection of Genre Prescriptions
August 22, 2024
Comfortable creating earnest discomfort in her lyrics, Noga is an artist revered by other artists.
Author:
DJ Connor
Cliffdiver Size Up Their Enemies On Latest Single "Lord Have Mercer"
August 20, 2024
Taking the space to experiment was an integral part of cliffdiver's recording, and "lord have mercer" is the pop-disco-punk hybrid that comes out of that experimentation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Are Anything But "Dull" On New Single | THE NOISE
August 20, 2024
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers take the more challenging route of sitting still with your thoughts rather than working overtime to keep busy in a thinly veiled bid to distract yourself from them.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
total tommy Spins Out in Reality-Warping Breakup Memento "REAL"
August 20, 2024
total tommy is a project powered by self-actualization.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Bb Trickz Announces New EP, Closes Out Summer With Karrahbooo-Assisted “PHARRELL” Video
August 20, 2024
Summer might be almost over, but thankfully Bb Trickz season is just around the corner.
Author:
Carter Fife
KATSEYE Train Their Eyes on International Pop Stardom With Debut EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)'
August 20, 2024
The unconventional girl group has all the trappings of a breakout success story.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dora Jar Makes the Complex Seem Effortless in Riveting Single “Ragdoll”
August 20, 2024
"Ragdoll" is simultaneously tranquil and feverishly fierce, as the best bedroom pop should be.
Author:
René Cobar
Jean Dawson Teases Forthcoming Album With Lil Yachty-Assisted “Die For Me”
August 19, 2024
" I no longer have words except for in the songs I write. I hope you feel something.”
Author:
Gia Acosta
Get To Know Sure Boy in 10 Questions or Less
August 18, 2024
Sure Boy, the notoriously cool indie-rock trio hailing from Aotearoa New Zealand, is making waves with their electrifying blend of punchy riffs, powerhouse vocals, and introspective songwriting.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Isabel LaRosa Concocts a Dark, Intoxicating Obsession in "Pretty Boy"
August 16, 2024
Fueled by demure sonics and sultry vocals, LaRosa falls down the rabbit hole of infatuation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sofía Valdés and Cuco Close Out the Summer With “How’s That Working Out?”
August 16, 2024
We don’t know how it took this long for Cuco and Valdés to collaborate, but we’re just grateful they finally did.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Audrey Nuna Delivers an Otherworldy Hit in "Suckin Up"
August 16, 2024
Consistently singular, Nuna can be trusted to pave her own lane of genre-defying pop and rap.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Maude Latour Takes Us on the Journey of a Lifetime With Debut Album 'Sugar Water'
August 16, 2024
'Sugar Water' is the fully realized version of years of soul searching through song.
Author:
Giselle Libby
colby! Continues to Impress With Hypnotic Sophomore Single "Gone To Bed"
August 16, 2024
colby! might only have two singles to her name, but her promise is palpable.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Gigi Perez's “Sailor Song” Sees the Rising Star Yearning in the Eye of the Storm
July 29, 2024
TikTok yearners at large have been begging for “Sailor Song” since it was teased earlier this spring.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Author:
Carter Fife
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 4
January 31, 2022
Happy Euphoria day ✨
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Meet SNOW WIFE, the "AMERICAN HORROR SHOW" We Can't Turn Away From
August 16, 2023
SNOW WIFE is all anyone’s talking about, and for good reason.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet goodboy noah, an Emerging R&B Sensation
January 28, 2021
We had the chance to *virtually* sit down with emerging R&B singer goodboy noah and learn more about the inspiration behind his music.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
beabadoobee Eloquently Moves Forward in “the way things go”
July 19, 2023
"the way things go" is decorated with satin ribbons, prim and proper ballerinas, fresh florals, and all things Sandy Liang.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Powfu's "death bed" Has People Confessing Their Love
February 25, 2020
The Internet is getting swept up in Powfu's sad boy sound.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author:
Ali Wu
Peter McPoland Lights the World on Fire With “Digital Silence”
April 11, 2023
"It’s only up from here. No more slowing down, just speeding up. Thank you for waiting for me.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Chappell Roan's "Casual" Is a Stirring Pop Stunner That's Hard Not to Get Hooked On
November 1, 2022
"Casual" serves as yet another indicator of Roan's inevitable rise to stardom.
Author:
Giselle Libby
mazie's "dumb dumb" Is a Surreal Pop Song Inspired By the Capitol Insurrection
July 8, 2021
"dumb dumb" is a deceptively idyllic pop diversion that speaks to a much larger, pressing issue.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"
April 1, 2022
"It's the killing of old patterns and rejoice in the freedom of what life can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Yuno Miles, the Internet's Favorite Rapper
February 22, 2024
It is impossible to fully understand the tortured genius restless inside Yuno Miles' head
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene
January 18, 2023
Kiki Rockwell is an innovative new artist fresh to New Zealand’s indie scene.
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 2
January 17, 2022
The Euphoria soundtrack continues to live up to the hype.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo